The clients, Carla and Chris, moved to Toronto from Brooklyn, New York, several years ago. They renovated the kitchen when they first moved in, and the rest of the house was untouched. “They both appreciate good design and enjoyed living in New York, where design is everywhere and at all scales,” says architect Nova Tayona. “It was great to work with clients who have a design appreciation and eye.” Photo 1 of 16 in Before & After: A Toronto Couple Level Up Their Dingy Attic Into a Spa-Like Suite

Before & After: A Toronto Couple Level Up Their Dingy Attic Into a Spa-Like Suite

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The clients, Carla and Chris, moved to Toronto from Brooklyn, New York, several years ago. They renovated the kitchen when they first moved in, although the rest of the house was untouched. "They both appreciate good design and enjoyed living in New York, where design is everywhere and at all scales," says architect Nova Tayona. "It was great to work with clients who have an appreciation—and an eye—for design."